Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed regret over his role in the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2015 general elections, warning that Nigeria’s situation has deteriorated beyond what it was prior to the party’s emergence.
Speaking on Thursday during a press briefing in Abuja with fellow opposition figures, Atiku reflected on the 2014 coalition of parties that birthed the APC, which was formed to challenge the administration of then-President Goodluck Jonathan amid rising insecurity and economic instability.
“We came together in 2014 because we believed democracy was faltering. The issues then were insecurity and the economy. But today, the situation has become even worse than what we set out to correct,” Atiku said.
The former presidential candidate stressed that any new opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 elections must be deliberate and focused on restoring democratic institutions and public confidence in governance.
“We must ensure that whatever steps we take now are aimed at restoring true democracy in Nigeria,” he added.
The press conference, attended by several prominent opposition leaders, signals ongoing consultations and potential political realignments in preparation for the 2027 general elections.